Scouting offers so many amazing opportunities for kids and their families, but one of the often overlooked ones is Scout … More
Tag: history
An evening at Bethlehem Revisited, Waxahachie
One of our annual Christmas events is an evening in Waxahachie at Bethlehem Revisited, an incredible re-enactment of the birth … More
Touring Oak Alley Plantation, Vacherie, Louisiana
On our last day in Louisiana, we left the congestion of New Orleans, and headed out over the swamps and … More
New Orleans Cemetery Tour, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
One of the things I insisted on doing before we left New Orleans was a tour of Lafayette Cemetery No. … More
15 Uniquely Texas Things to do this November
After you put away the pumpkins but before you bring out the stockings, there’s a ton of fun things to … More
Star of the Republic Museum, Washington
Once Texas earned it’s independence from Mexico in 1836, it was it’s own country until 1846 when it joined the … More
Crystal Canyon Natural Area, Arlington
Last year, our school district started 1/2 days on the last day of the 6 weeks, and we were more … More